Around Maynard and Stow

Thursday

Nov 29, 2018 at 7:00 AM

Parking enforcement and restrictions: From Dec. 1 to March 15, 2019, there is no parking on the street overnight. Time restrictions are from 2 to 6 a.m. The fine for violations is $20. If a vehicle is disabled and unable to be moved, call the station at 978-897-1011. Parking meters downtown: There is no cost for metered parking downtown after 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Parking is free Sundays and holidays. Holiday parking at meters: The first two hours of metered parking are free through Dec. 31.

The Kennedys: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow. $17 in advance, $20 at the door. For information: http://bit.ly/NRC1201. Veteran folk-rock duo The Kennedys will open the concert season at FPC’s New Revival Coffeehouse. Performing both their own songs and covers, The Kennedys display influences as diverse as Buddy Holly, The Byrds and Fairport Convention in their repertoire. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Assabet Valley Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Hudson Senior Center, 29 Church St., Hudson. 978-293-5192; http://assabetvalleycc.com. The Assabet Valley Camera Club is hosting John Slonina, a Massachusetts-based professional nature photographer, whose presentation will explore what makes a compelling and emotionally engaging photograph while entertaining the audience and illustrating his points with humor and stories from the field. The program will have practical tips that can be immediately deployed to increase ones chances of capturing that “shot of a lifetime.” Beginners and professionals both welcome.

Community School: 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Learning Express Toys, 250 Great Road, Acton. Learning Express Toys will donate 20 percent of the sales this day to the Community School in Maynard. Learning Express sells playthings and games with a focus on education and creativity. Shoppers should mention that their purchase is for the Community School fundraiser.

Breakfast with Santa and Silent Auction: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 8, Stow Community Center, 509 Great Road, Stow. $4 per person, $15 family maximum. The Stow Women’s Club will host its 36th annual Breakfast with Santa. Key attractions include photographs with Santa Claus for only $10, a White Elephant table with a variety of items for sale and a Silent Auction. Families can enjoy a pancake breakfast. The event is the club’s major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds support a number of community organizations, including the Stow Food Pantry, Warm Hearts of Stow, and local schools.

Nashoba Regional High School holiday concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Nashoba Regional High School auditorium, 12 Green Road, Bolton. $5 general admission, free for students and seniors. The Nashoba Regional High School bands and choruses will perform their combined holiday concert.

Breakfast with Santa: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 15, Minuteman Regional High School, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington. Pancake breakfast $5 per person, children 3 and under free. For information: MPA-info@minutemanpa.org. Kids can enjoy photos with Santa, cookie decorating, face painting and more. There will be prizes to raffle and Minuteman merchandise available for sale. The event is hosted by the Minuteman Parent Association.

‘Waste Not’ exhibit: through Nov. 23, ArtSpace, 63 Summer St., Maynard. Free. For information: 978-897-9828; http://artspacemaynard.com. The exhibition features the work of four artists working in painting, mixed media, collage and installation. The art delves into the growing subculture of salvage art. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

Randall Library seeking tutors: The Randall Library’s Homework Help Center is looking for tutoring volunteers to help with math for students ranging in age from elementary school to high school. Retired teachers, honor students or anyone who just loves math and wants to help kids who might be struggling in school can contact the Library Director Melissa Fournier. Tutors will be meeting with students (who have signed up in advance) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Randall Library from 3 to 5 p.m. All tutoring is done free of charge, and tutors will have to pass a CORI before any initial meetings with students. Stop by the library, 19 Crescent St., Stow, or call 978-897-8572 to speak with the director.

Volunteer with Open Table: Open Table is seeking help. The group receives a truckload of food from the Greater Boston Food Bank plus produce and other items from local gardens, farm stands and grocery stores every Monday. The group’s critical need is from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays. Volunteers should be able to lift 40 pounds or more. Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@opentable.org to volunteer or to get more information.

Ongoing

Open Table Community Supper: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays, 33 Main St., Maynard. Join Open Table for their weekly dinner. Open Table offers a meal made with fresh local ingredients. Its mission is to provide healthy food, friendship and support to those who need it with no proof required. Everyone is welcome. For information: opentable.org.

Open Table food pantry: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Open Table, 33 Main St., Maynard. Pantry service is by appointment. All registered clients can shop during their scheduled pantry times: 3-7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, or 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays for seniors only. Transportation is available for seniors via the senior van; for ride information, contact the Council on Aging at 978-897-1009. For pantry information: opentable.org.

Guest Table Community Supper: 5:30-6:30 p.m. first Friday of the month, First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow. Free. For information: 978-897-8149; fpcguesttable@fpc-stow-acton.org; fpc-stow-acton.org. Everyone is welcome, in or out of Stow. There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are accepted. Dinners are nut-free, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available.

Mill and Main Toastmasters: noon-1 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Mill and Main complex. Toastmasters meetings follow a set agenda, and include many roles for the members to participate, get in front of an audience and practice. The roles include speeches, short impromptu speeches called “Table Topics,” speech evaluations, presentation of the “Word of the Day” and a “Thought of the Day.” For information: jpietari@exponent.com; marie@tetherfreevision.com.

Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m. first Fridays (youth) and 7-10 p.m. all other Fridays (general), Serendipity Cafe, 1 Nason St., Maynard. On first Fridays, anyone ages 18 or younger — musicians, singers, writers, magicians — is welcome to perform, including drop-ins. Every other Friday, open mic is hosted by Seth Wonkka. Mic and amp are provided, and a piano is available to use. For information: http://serendipitycafemaynard.com.

Maynard Senior Citizens Club: First Wednesdays, Elks Hall. All citizens over the age of 60 are invited to join the Maynard Senior Citizens Club. Membership fee is $10 annually. To join the club, call Patti Jome at 978-897-0535 or Nancy Hatch at 978-897-1839.

Help for veterans: Are you a military veteran, spouse or widow with questions about benefits? Having issues with health care, or employment? Having difficulty accessing the GI Bill, VA disability, Social Security or pension? Contact Wayne Stanley, local veteran services officer, at 978-897-1361 or email wstanley@townofmaynard.net. Stanley can be found 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Maynard Town Hall, 195 Main St.

Donate your old vehicle: Your car, truck or camper may be worth more as a donation than a trade-in. Call the Massachusetts association for the Blind at 888-613-2777 for details. This is a free tow, quick pickup and donations are tax-deductible. Proceeds benefit blind and vision impaired persons in Massachusetts.

Join Meals on Wheels: Help deliver meals to home-bound seniors. Meals are provided by Minuteman Senior Services, a nonprofit organization that helps seniors and people with disabilities. For information: 781-221-7093; volunteer@minutmansenior.org.

Rotary seeks new members: The Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley is seeking new members. Chartered in February 2012, this Rotary Club consists of an engaged group of community leaders, passionate about community service. Awarded the Best Club in the district for the 2012-2013 year, the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley has co-sponsored a summer-long cruise-in/fly-in at Minute Man Air Field, the Spirit of Hudson brew and food fest, and wine tasting. Guests and potential members are welcome to attend a weekly meeting. The club meets the first, third and fifth Thursdays of every month, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., at Colonial Candies in Bolton and on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, 6 to 7 p.m., at Nancy’s Air Field café. Meetings begin with a business update, followed by a speaker. The Nashoba Valley club serves the towns of Lancaster, Bolton and Stow and is part of Rotary District 7910, which consists of 53 Rotary clubs in central Massachusetts. For information: nashobarotary.org.